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Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) & Municipal Government Act (MGA) : combined feedback summary from sessions, email submissions and public survey

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This two-page information sheet provides a summary of the results of a public engagement process to explore amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act which... More ≫

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This two-page information sheet provides a summary of the results of a public engagement process to explore amendments to the Local Authorities Election Act and Municipal Government Act which would enhance accountability and public trust in local elections and local elected officials. The public engagement was conducted by Municipal Affairs between June 29 to July 22, 2022 of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input. Representatives of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input.

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Local Authorities Election Act 2023 engagement summary

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Summarizes the feedback heard from Albertans about potential updates to the Local Authorities Election Act. The engagement occurred between November 7 and December 6, 2023. Representatives of... More ≫

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Summarizes the feedback heard from Albertans about potential updates to the Local Authorities Election Act. The engagement occurred between November 7 and December 6, 2023. Representatives of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input.

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Municipal Government Act 2023 engagement summary

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Summarizes the feedback heard from Albertans about potential updates to the Municipal Government Act. The engagement occurred between November 7 and December 6, 2023. Representatives of municipal... More ≫

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Summarizes the feedback heard from Albertans about potential updates to the Municipal Government Act. The engagement occurred between November 7 and December 6, 2023. Representatives of municipal associations were also contacted to gather additional input.

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Municipal codes

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Provincial codes pertaining to the governing of municipalities in the province of Alberta. A spreadsheet version of the municipal codes is also available under the 'Related' tab above.

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Local Government Fiscal Framework funding

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is... More ≫

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The Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) is Alberta’s primary funding mechanism for providing local governments with predictable infrastructure and operating grant support. LGFF funding is allocated annually to eligible recipients based on a funding formula. The LGFF is replacing the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, which was in place from 2007 to 2023.

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Municipal sustainability initiative allocations

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MSI funding is allocated annually and paid to municipalities following legislative approval of the provincial budget, submission of sufficient project applications, and submission and/or... More ≫

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MSI funding is allocated annually and paid to municipalities following legislative approval of the provincial budget, submission of sufficient project applications, and submission and/or certification of Statement of Funding and Expenditures. 2023 is the last year of the MSI. In 2024, the MSI will be replaced with the Local Government Fiscal Framework.

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Municipal indicator annual results

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This annual publication provides a summary of the performance Alberta municipalities through a number of financial and non-financial indicators. The indicators evaluate the current and long-term... More ≫

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This annual publication provides a summary of the performance Alberta municipalities through a number of financial and non-financial indicators. The indicators evaluate the current and long-term finances of a municipality, examine whether a municipality is investing in maintaining infrastructure critical to the health and safety of residents, and assess the ability of the municipality to provide services desired by the community.

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Municipal indicators

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As part of the tools Alberta Municipal Affairs uses to measure its performance, the ministry has developed a number of municipal indicators which measure specific aspects of each municipality's... More ≫

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As part of the tools Alberta Municipal Affairs uses to measure its performance, the ministry has developed a number of municipal indicators which measure specific aspects of each municipality's governance, finances or community. This fact sheet provides an explanation of each municipal indicator and how it are used by the Government of Alberta. These indicators can also be used by municipalities to obtain useful information and alerts to emerging challenges.

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Municipal tax incentives

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Fact sheet explaining the Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment Act, which amends the Municipal Government Act to allow municipalities to offer tax incentives for nonresidential... More ≫

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Fact sheet explaining the Municipal Government (Property Tax Incentives) Amendment Act, which amends the Municipal Government Act to allow municipalities to offer tax incentives for nonresidential properties to help attract investments and provide longer-term certainty for businesses.

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Administrative law I for assessment review board clerks [2017]

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Assessment Review Board clerks play a key role in the assessment complaint process. Clerks are the face of the municipal government to its citizens who file complaints about matters shown on an... More ≫

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Assessment Review Board clerks play a key role in the assessment complaint process. Clerks are the face of the municipal government to its citizens who file complaints about matters shown on an assessment notice. be successful in this role, the clerks must understand their responsibilities, the principles of administrative law and natural justice and how these principles fit within the legislative framework of the assessment complaint system in Alberta.

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